Jan 6th, 2009 · There are splits within the Palestinian community in Lebanon between those who support the Palestinian Authority and peace talks, and those who support Hamas and its rejection of Israel. But all the major Palestinian factions in Lebanon have made a point of working together during the Gaza conflict.
Dec 24th, 2008 · Ari Folman's animated memoir explores the legacy — for a soldier and for his comrades — of Israel's 1982 incursion into Lebanon, which eventually led to the massacre of refugees at the Sabra and Shatila camps.
Oct 20th, 2008 · For her new cookbook, Olives and Oranges, chef Sara Jenkins found inspiration in the memories of her childhood, when she traveled across Italy, Spain, France, Lebanon and Cyprus. She has fashioned her cooking style around recollections from that childhood abroad.
Sep 25th, 2008 · Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin became famous as a hockey mom who knew how to shoot. She could probably trade stories with a woman in Lebanon, Pa., Meleanie Hain had a permit to carry a concealed weapon. But she allegedly had it in plain sight at her daughter's soccer games. Other parents complained, and officials revoked her permit. We do not have word if the referees at her daughter's games were especially careful.
Sep 9th, 2008 · Sen. John McCain and his running mate, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin campaigned in Lebanon, Ohio, Tuesday.
Jul 21st, 2008 · For a year and a half, Lebanon was locked in a stalemate. Its government was paralyzed by a power struggle between a Western-backed faction and a bloc led by Shiite militants, Hezbollah. The stalemate broke in May, when Hezbollah defeated its rivals in several days of fighting. Now a new Lebanese government has formed, and Hezbollah appears more powerful then ever.
Jul 16th, 2008 · Five Lebanese prisoners and the bodies of almost 200 others held in Israel are being turned over to Lebanon in exchange for the bodies of two Israeli soldiers captured in a Hezbollah raid in 2006.
Jul 16th, 2008 · Two Israeli soldiers return home in coffins, two years after their kidnapping sparked a month-long war between Israel and Lebanon. They were sent back in exchange for Israel's release of five Lebanese prisoners. The country now reflects on the consequences of negotiating with Hezbollah.